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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 06:33 PM
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oil drain plug

i changed my oil this past weekend.this is what is left of my drain plug.i heard it crack when i put it back in.the truck has only 72000 miles.i had to run up to the dealer for a new one.i will be ordering a super plug from Genos before the next change.<br><br>mike
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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sorry about the poor picture.i'll try again
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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Ah that one looks better. Those drain plugs are crap anyway! I want to try the Geno plug.
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Old Feb 19, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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My '96 did the samething, so I bought the Geno plug and end of problem. Also make sure you are using the correct torque of 40lbs. vs. the manual stated 60lbs.
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